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FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSICAL OCEANOGRAPHY

ATMOCN 460
Course Description

Introduction to the physics and thermodynamics of the ocean. Learn about the the physical characteristics and properties of the ocean and its circulation. Covers the basic equations of motion including the mathematics of Ekman transport, Sverdrup balance, thermal wind balance, ocean heat, salinity, and momentum conservation and budgets, waves, and tides.

Prerequisties

ATMOCN 311 and (MATH 319 , MATH 320 , or MATH 376 ), or graduate/professional standing

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